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Tsann Kuen Enterprise CoTPE:2430 -0.28%68 Gross Margin % is 15.74% as of Dec. 2025, which is 3% above its 10-year median of 15.31. GuruFocus rates TPE:2430 with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$30.65 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,113 Retail - Cyclical companies, Tsann Kuen Enterprise Co ranks worse than 84.19% on this metric.
TPE:2430's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 84.19% of 1113
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 36.25
vs TPE:2430: 15.05
Tsann Kuen Enterprise Co had a gross margin of 15.74% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Tsann Kuen Enterprise Co was -1.10% per year.
Tsann Kuen Enterprise Co (TPE:2430) Gross Margin % Explanation
Warren Buffett believes that firms with excellent long term economics tend to have consistently higher margins.
Durable competitive advantage creates a high Gross Margin % because of the freedom to price in excess of cost. Companies can be categorized by their Gross Margin %
1. Greater than 40% = Durable competitive advantage
2. Less than 40% = Competition eroding margins
3. Less than 20% = no sustainable competitive advantage
Consistency of Gross Margin is key
Tsann Kuen Enterprise Co had a gross margin of 15.74% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => No sustainable competitive advantage
Be Aware
If a company loses its competitive advantages, usually its gross margin declines well before its sales declines. Watching Gross Margin % and Operating Margin % closely helps avoid value trap situations.
Tsann Kuen Enterprise Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Tsann Kuen Enterprise Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
TPE:2430 vs CASY, WSM, DKS: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Retail subindustry, Tsann Kuen Enterprise Co's Gross Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Gross Margin % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Tsann Kuen Enterprise Co Gross Margin % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Tsann Kuen Enterprise Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Tsann Kuen Enterprise Co's Gross Margin % falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
A positive Gross Profit is only the first step for a company to make a net profit. The gross profit needs to be big enough to also cover related labor, equipment, rental, marketing/advertising, research and development and a lot of other costs in selling the products.
Tsann Kuen Enterprise Co (TPE:2430) has a Gross Margin % of 15.74% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Tsann Kuen Enterprise Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 15.31. Over the past decade, Tsann Kuen Enterprise Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 14.91 to 15.90. According to the industry distribution chart, Tsann Kuen Enterprise Co ranks #937 out of 1113 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 84.2%.
Is Tsann Kuen Enterprise Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Tsann Kuen Enterprise Co's current Gross Margin % of 15.74% is near median its 10-year median of 15.31. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 14.91 to a high of 15.90. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Gross Margin % is 36.25. Tsann Kuen Enterprise Co's value of 15.74% is 56.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Tsann Kuen Enterprise Co ranks #937 out of 1113 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Tsann Kuen Enterprise Co has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Tsann Kuen Enterprise Co's Gross Margin % compare to CASY and WSM?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Tsann Kuen Enterprise Co ranks #937 out of 1113 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Tsann Kuen Enterprise Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 36.25. Tsann Kuen Enterprise Co's value of 15.74% is 56.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Tsann Kuen Enterprise Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 14.91 to 15.90 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 15.31 vs. the industry median of 36.25, Tsann Kuen Enterprise Co has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Gross Margin % for a Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Gross Margin % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 36.25, based on 1,113 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Gross Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Gross Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Tsann Kuen Enterprise Co's current Gross Margin % of 15.74% is 56.6% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Gross Margin % mean?
A high Gross Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Tsann Kuen Enterprise Co and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Gross Margin % is 36.25 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Tsann Kuen Enterprise Co's current Gross Margin % is 15.74%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 15.31. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Tsann Kuen Enterprise Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tsann Kuen Enterprise Co (TPE:2430) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$30.65, compared to a current price of NT$17.95 — trading 41.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 15.74%, which is near median its 10-year median of 15.31 and 56.6% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 36.25. Tsann Kuen Enterprise Co's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Gross Margin % calculated?
Gross Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Tsann Kuen Enterprise Co (TPE:2430), the current Gross Margin % is 15.74% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Tsann Kuen Enterprise Co (TPE:2430) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tsann Kuen Enterprise Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of NT$17.95 is trading 41.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$30.65.
GuruFocus considers Tsann Kuen Enterprise Co to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for TPE:2430:
Gross Margin %: 15.74% (near median its 10-year median of 15.31)
GF Value™: NT$30.65 vs. price of NT$17.95 (41.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 56.6% below the Retail - Cyclical median (#937 of 1113)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:2430 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Tsann Kuen Enterprise Co Ltd is a Taiwan-based company. The company is engaged in the trading of various consumer electronics products. The company sells products related to consumer electronics, the company offers a customer loyalty program for retail customers and the company provides services related to the installation, warranty and repair of home appliances. The company operates in two segments; Channel segment and Others.
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